Panulukan (en. Turn)

/pa.nu.'lu.kan/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
A part of the road that bends or turns.
At the next turn, turn left.
Sa susunod na panulukan, kumaliwa ka.
A place where two roads meet.
There are many people at the intersection since there is a subway station.
Maraming tao sa panulukan dahil mayroong subway station.
The position where there are changes in direction.
That intersection can easily be seen from afar.
Madali nang makita ang panulukan na iyon mula sa malayo.

Etymology

Derived from the root word 'panulok' meaning 'to direct or focus.'

Common Phrases and Expressions

at the intersection
at the place where the roads meet
sa panulukan

Related Words

path
A place through which people or vehicles pass.
daanan
corner
A part of the road pointing to a new direction.
kanto

Slang Meanings

Place to complain or report
Let's go to the place where we can complain about what's happening.
Doon na lang tayo sa panulukan kung saan pwede tayong magreklamo sa nangyayari.
Long-term solution
We need a long-term solution for our problem, not just a temporary fix.
Kailangan natin ng panulukan sa problema natin, hindi lang solusyon na pangmadalian.
Foundation of a goal or plan
The foundation of our project is based on the needs of the community.
Ang panulukan ng proyekto natin ay naka-base sa mga pangangailangan ng komunidad.